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Product comparison · 2 dot matrix printers

Epson LQ-690IIN vs Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 3identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson LQ-690IIN has 6 dB more sound pressure level (printing) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (59 dB vs 53 dB). The Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has 160,000 h more mean time between failures (MTBF) than the Epson LQ-690IIN (180000 h vs 20000 h). The Epson LQ-690IIN has 2 W more power consumption (standby) than the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color (3 W vs 1 W). Only the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color has colour. Maximum resolution: 360 x 180 DPI on the Epson LQ-690IIN, 180 x 360 DPI on the Epson TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color.

  • Colour
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 360 x 180 DPI
    • 180 x 360 DPI
  • Paper tray media types
    • Envelopes, Roll
    • Plain paper, Roll
  • Continuous paper thickness range
    • 0.065 - 0.49 mm
    • 0.06 - 0.23 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • 59 dB
    • 53 dB
  • Country of origin
    • Indonesia
    • Spain
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, Parallel, USB 2.0
    • USB 2.0
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • 20000 h
    • 180000 h

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LQ-690IIN

Model LQ-690IIN

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TM-C100 (022LG): USB, PS, ECW, ASF type, 4-color

Model TM-C100

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Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers360 x 180 DPI180 x 360 DPI
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one106
Maximum print speedKnown for one487 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one366 cps
Maximum print speed (LQ)Known for one121 cps
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copies
Built-in barcodesDiffersCode 128 (A/B/C), CODABAR (NW-7), UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN8, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, Interleaved 2/5, EAN13, Code 39, Industrial 2/5CODABAR (NW-7), EAN13, EAN8, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-A, UPC-E
Character setsKnown for oneISO 8859-15, Italic, PC437, PC708, PC720, PC850, PC858, PC864, PCAR864, Roman 8
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 487 chars/s, 12 cpi: 529 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 366 chars/s, 12 cpi: 396 chars/s, LQ: 10 cpi: 121 chars/s, 12 cpi: 132 chars/s
Paper handling2 differ
Paper feedKnown for oneManual, Pull tractor
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, RollPlain paper, Roll
Continuous paper thickness rangeDiffers0.065 - 0.49 mm0.06 - 0.23 mm
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.16 - 0.19 mm
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.49 mm
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.065 - 0.15 mm
Continuous paper width rangeKnown for one45 - 210 mm
Continuous paper length rangeKnown for one85 - 297 mm
Continuous media weightKnown for one52 - 200 g/m²
Features2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, White
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs59 dB53 dB
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaSpain
SafetyKnown for oneUL, CSA, TÜV
CertificationKnown for oneVCCI, FCC, CE, AS/NZS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0USB 2.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Endurance1 differ
Print headKnown for one24-pin
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million characters
Ribbon lifeKnown for one10 million characters
Ribbon life (black, draft)Known for one10 million characters
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs20000 h180000 h
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectional
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W1 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs38 W11 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
System requirementsidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Status Monitor
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one480 mm
DepthKnown for one301 mm
HeightKnown for one211 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg2 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers333 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers597 mm257 mm
Package heightDiffers352 mm241 mm
Package weightDiffers8.67 kg2.35 kg
Other features2 differ
Fonts includedDiffersBitmap font EPSON Courier (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Draft (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON OCR-B (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Orator-S (10 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Prestige (10 CPI, 12 CPI), Bitmap font EPSON Roman (10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPIYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or laterWindows 2000 Professional SP4+ Windows XP Professional SP1+
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Main unit, Power cable, Ribbon, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
NeedlesKnown for one24 Needles
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one210 x 367 x 245 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSB
Technical detailsidentical
Number of pinsKnown for one24
Power consumptionKnown for one38 Watt, 3 Watt (standby)
Logistics data4 differ
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)40 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs36 pc(s)140 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)18 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs6 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one100 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet length (UK)Known for one183.7 cm

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